The Renault 5 is Relaunched as a Compact Electric Vehicle

The Renault 5 is back as a a compact electric vehicle. It is the first Reanult model to use the new AmpR Small chassis optimised for small EVs.

The Renault 5 E-Tech electric offers a power output of up to 110 kW / 150hp, a range of up to 400km / 248miles WLTP and DC charging up to 100 kW, 

The new model will be available with two lithium-ion batteries.

The biggest, which will be the only one available at market launch, has a capacity of 52 kWh and a range of up to 400km/ 248 miles WLTP.

The second has a capacity of 40 kWh for a range of up to 300km / 186 miles WLTP. Both use NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) technology,

All the electrical components developed for this vehicle will be shared with future B-segment electric models designed by Ampere for the Renault brand and its partners.

Facing the driver is a 10-inch digital instrument panel displaying driving information in full, with a choice of five different views.

The central multimedia screen is also 10-inch.

It is powered by the OpenR Link system with Google built-in for the Techno and Iconic Five trim levels.

In a press rleases, Renaut says: 'The Renault 5 E-Tech electric, faithful to the 2021 concept car, harks back to this glorious past while building on the enduring love-affair it shared with many. Yet it is also the epitome of modernity, from its all-electric AmpR small car platform through to its agile handling and cool, new technology. That includes Reno, the avatar who is ready to partner you on every journey, and a unique charging indicator on the bonnet'.

The original Renault 5 sold over 5.5 million units across five continents from 1972 to 1985.